It’s great news for mystery drama fans as we’re heading back to sunny St Victoire for a fifth season of Channel 5’s hit series, The Madame Blanc Mysteries.

The popular drama, which has been hailed by viewers as “excellent” and “perfect” cosy viewing, will return with seven new episodes later this year.

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Filming is underway in Gozo and Malta

The series, which is created by and stars Sally Lindsay as France-based sleuth Jean White, has amassed a legion of loyal fans since it first premiered in 2021 thanks to its engaging storylines, charming leading star and stunning scenery.

This cosy crime gem often draws comparisons to Agatha Christie stories thanks to its classic whodunnit style and light-hearted tone, which is similar to Miss Marple. Fans of the genre will not be disappointed by this TV treat.

With filming underway in Gozo and Malta, find out all we know about season five below.

What to expect from The Madame Blanc Mysteries season 5

Sally Lindsay will reprise her role as amateur sleuth and antiques dealer Jean White in the new season, which promises to have viewers on “the edge of your sun‑drenched seat”.

Steve Edge will also return as Dom Hayes, Jean’s fiancé, in the new episodes, which will feature more “mind‑boggling mysteries, murders and eye‑popping antiquities than ever before”.

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The Madame Blanc Mysteries is returning with a fifth season

Season five sees the couple plan their wedding, but nothing can prepare them for the obstacles that crop up along the way.

The synopsis continues: “Over the course of the series, a dead body in one of the shows iconic locations, Uncle Patrick hosts the pub quiz of the century at La Couronne, Judith and Jeremy face a heart‑wrenching dilemma, and the bodies continue to stack up when someone is found foaming at the mouth in St Victoire Theatre.

“We witness the full, fabulous wrath of John Marsden, and hold our breath to see whether Jean and Dom will finally make it down the aisle.”

Who else is returning for season 5?

Viewers can also expect the return of co-writer Sue Vincent, who plays Gloria Beaushaw, alongside Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness as Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James.

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The Madame Blanc Mysteries returns to 5 later this year

Meanwhile, Alex Gaumond reprises his role as Chief of Police André Caron, alongside Tony Robinson as Dom’s Uncle Patrick, Paul Chuckle (Elliott) as Gloria’s dad Trevor and Stephen Bailey as gangster John Marsden.

What has Sally Lindsay said about Jean and Dom’s romance?

Viewers have loved watching Jean and Dom’s “will-they-won’t-they” romance blossom over the past few series.

While the couple initially decided to keep their relationship under wraps, Dom got down on one knee at the end of season four.

Sharing why she decided to keep Dom and Jean’s romance a secret, Sally told HELLO! and other press last year: “It’s like a little secret between the audience and Dom and Jean.

Sally Lindsay and Steve Edge star in the mystery drama

“When people meet each other in middle life, they take their time because there’s no big rush. What are they rushing towards?” continued Sally, adding that as a middle-aged couple, there’s no pressure to discuss having children or buying a house together.

“I wanted to express that because I don’t think you see that on television a lot,” said the former Coronation Street star. “You don’t see couples of that age doing it like they do. I have lots of mates who met in their 40s and 50s, and usually that’s the way it happens. They just take their own sweet time.”